For one glorious day, Colorado museum fans can fuel their minds for a price that can't be beat.
September 22 will see museums statewide open their doors to the public and encourage learning for all ages, and all at no cost. Museum Day, now in its 14th year, is an annual celebration of curiosity hosted by Smithsonian Magazine. Anyone who has a Museum Day ticket will be granted free entry for two people to around 1,400 participating museums and cultural institutions across the country, including several in our home state.
The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave is free on Sept. 22. Stop by and learn about the life of sharpshooter Annie Oakley. Courtesy of Buffalo Bill Museum.
The 2018 theme is “Women Making History,” recognizing women who are trailblazers in the arts, sciences, innovation, and culture.
“Now, more than ever, we recognize the importance of Museum Day in making our country’s knowledge and culture accessible to everyone,” says Amy Wilkins, Chief Revenue Officer at Smithsonian Media. “Given the strides women are making in society, our theme – Women Making History – encourages participating museums and museumgoers alike to celebrate and honor the female heroines that help shape the world around us.”
This year, 27 Colorado museums will participate in this amazing event, up from 18 last year. Reservations (in form of a ticket) are required to participate in this event. Check out our list below, or go to the Smithsonian magazine site, and choose your museum to Get your Ticket. It’s important to note that the ticket covers admission to the museum, but not extras like special exhibits, IMAX shows, etc. But heck, with all the dough you’ll save on admission, you can splurge on those extras, anyway!
Get your curiosity on at the History Colorado Center. Courtesy of History Colorado Center.
Participating Museums
From Durango to Denver, state history, art, and so much more is yours at the Colorado museums below. Interested in visiting? Simply click on the museum name to learn more and get your ticket!
Animas Museum, Durango
Aspen Art Museum, Aspen
Aurora History Museum and Historic Sites, Aurora
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, Golden
Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame, Vail
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, Colorado Springs
Denver Firefighters Museum, Denver
Dinosaur Journey/Museums of Western Colorado, Fruita
El Pueblo History Museum, Pueblo
Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center, Fort Garland
Golden History Museum & Park, Golden
Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin, Leadville
History Colorado Center, Denver
Holden Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum, Aspen
Hotel de Paris Museum, Georgetown
Kauffman House Museum, Grand Lake
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, Denver
Lakewood Heritage Center, Lakewood
Loveland Museum, Loveland
Montrose County Historical Museum, Montrose
Museum of the West/Museums of Western Colorado, Grand Junction
National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Leadville
ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy, Colorado Springs
Victor Lowell Thomas Museum, Victor
Western Museum of Mining & Industry, Colorado Springs
Wheeler/Stallard Museum, Aspen
Have you visited museums on Smithsonian Museum Day before? Do you have a favorite museum in Colorado that's a must-see? Let us know in the comments.
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